Census tract · Redwood County
Census Tract 7505, Redwood County, Minnesota
Census Tract 7505, GEOID 27127750500, in Redwood County, Minnesota, partly within Vesta Township, Gales Township, Underwood Township, Granite Rock Township, Springdale Township, Walnut Grove, Westline Township, Johnsonville Township, Vesta, Milroy, Lucan, North Hero Township and Vail Township. 2,767 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±152); the 2020 Census counted 2,676.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,767
±152 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,676
Median household income
$67,732
±$3,263 (90% margin)
Redwood County: $67,866
Median home value
$149,000
±$11,651 (90% margin)
Redwood County: $158,200
Median gross rent
$657
±$45 (90% margin)
Redwood County: $757
Where is Census Tract 7505?
Census Tract 7505 is one of 6 census tracts in Redwood County, Minnesota. It covers 252.70 square miles of land, 11 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 27127750500, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Vesta Township | 14% |
| Gales Township | 13% |
| Underwood Township | 12% |
| Granite Rock Township | 11% |
| Springdale Township | 10% |
| Walnut Grove | 9% |
| Westline Township | 8% |
| Johnsonville Township | 8% |
| Vesta | 6% |
| Milroy | 5% |
| Lucan | 2% |
| North Hero Township | 1% |
| Vail Township | 0% |
8 census tracts border Census Tract 7505: Tract 2702 in Cottonwood County ($58,750), Tract 3602 in Lyon County ($100,000), Tract 3606 in Lyon County ($74,408), Tract 3607 in Lyon County ($67,596), Tract 9001 in Murray County ($81,685), Tract 7504 ($74,960), Tract 7506 ($65,536) and Tract 9704 in Yellow Medicine County ($85,208). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 7505?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 7505's population at 2,767 (±152) in 1,123 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,676 residents and 1,195 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 7505 | Redwood County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,767 ±152 | 15,350 |
| Households | 1,123 ±76 | 6,293 |
| Average household size | 2.46 ±0.15 | 2.38 |
| Housing units | 1,243 ±77 | 7,110 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 7505?
The median resident of Census Tract 7505 is 36.0 years old; 28.0% are under 18 and 18.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.1%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 12.5%. 7.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 7505 | Redwood County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 ±1.4 | 40.5 |
| Under 18 years | 28.0% ±2.4 pts | 24.7% |
| 65 years and over | 18.9% ±2.4 pts | 22.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% ±1.4 pts | 4.2% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.1% ±3.0 pts | 85.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 12.5% ±1.8 pts | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.3 pts | 3.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±1.5 pts | 3.7% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% |
| Born outside the United States | 7.1% ±1.6 pts | 2.4% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.7% ±1.7 pts | 5.2% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3% ±1.4 pts | 5.7% |
| With a disability | 10.4% ±1.9 pts | 13.7% |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.6% ±2.1 pts | 5.9% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.1% ±1.4 pts | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.0% ±2.2 pts | 22.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.5% ±1.2 pts | 5.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.2% ±2.5 pts | 90.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 7505 earn?
Half of the 1,123 households in Census Tract 7505 earn less than $67,732 a year (±$3,263), against $67,866 across Redwood County: 3rd highest of the county's 6 tracts with a reliable estimate. 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 7505 | Redwood County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,732 ±$3,263 | $67,866 |
| Mean household income | $82,450 ±$6,035 | $84,682 |
| Per capita income | $32,890 ±$2,428 | $34,812 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.0% ±2.7 pts | 13.3% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.5% ±4.8 pts | 14.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.3% ±2.3 pts | 9.8% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% ±1.9 pts | 93.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.1% ±3.4 pts | 87.0% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 7505?
Owners occupy 77.7% of Census Tract 7505's occupied homes and renters 22.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $149,000 by its owner (±$11,651). The median renter pays $657 a month including utilities, and 45.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 7505 | Redwood County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $149,000 ±$11,651 | $158,200 |
| Median gross rent | $657 ±$45 | $757 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.3% ±11.7 pts | 43.2% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,306 ±$77 | $1,318 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.7% ±3.7 pts | 78.4% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.3% ±3.7 pts | 21.6% |
| Housing units | 1,243 ±77 | 7,110 |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.7% ±2.5 pts | 78.4% |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% ±0.8 pts | 4.5% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.2% ±1.1 pts | 5.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 36.0% ±3.9 pts | 26.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.0% ±1.3 pts | 6.0% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 7505 get to work?
76.0% of Census Tract 7505's workers drive alone and 14.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.8%.
| Measure | Tract 7505 | Redwood County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.1% ±2.9 pts | 60.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% ±1.0 pts | 2.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 76.0% ±3.3 pts | 76.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% ±1.6 pts | 5.9% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.8% |
| Walked | 3.7% ±1.7 pts | 4.3% |
| Worked from home | 14.0% ±2.9 pts | 11.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.3 min ±1.5 | 17.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 7505 compare with the other tracts in Redwood County?
Among Redwood County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 7505 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Redwood County |
|---|---|
| Population | 3rd of 6 |
| Residents per square mile | 5th of 6 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 6 |
| Per capita income | 4th of 6 |
| Median home value | 4th of 6 |
| Median gross rent | 5th of 6 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5th of 6 |
| Median age | 6th of 6 |
| Owner-occupied share | 4th of 6 |
The tracts next to it on Redwood County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7504 | 1st | $74,960±$5,106 |
| Tract 7501 | 2nd | $73,333±$6,363 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7505 | 3rd | $67,732±$3,263 |
| Tract 7502 | 4th | $66,038±$6,789 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7506 | 5th | $65,536±$11,259 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7503 | 6th | $56,688±$14,810 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 7505?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 7505 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections